Ingredients

• 1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
• 3 cups crushed ice, plus extra to serve if desired
• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup white rum
• Lime Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Lime wedges and fresh cherries, for garnish

Lime Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 limes, juiced and zested

Directions

• Place the frozen cherries, ice, mint, rum, and lime simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and top with crushed ice. Garnish with lime wedges and cherries.

Lime Syrup Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, and lime zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature minutes before using. If making in advance, store in a sealed container within the refrigerator.

This condensed recipe was found first at MyBakingAddiction.com. The photos and recipe are not ours, but am grateful to be able to share it!